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RECALL INFORMATION
from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

For your reference we've compiled recalls from the past 15 years for major household appliances for which we sell parts. You can find more detailed information about these and other recalls on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website: http://www.cpsc.gov.

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Microwaves

Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens (Nov. 5, 2009)

Whirlpool recalls microwave-hood combination (Oct. 16, 2001)

Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens (Nov. 5, 2009)

NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs	Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 402-6974 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
November 5, 2009
Release # 10-031
Samsung(tm) Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens Units: About 43,000 Importer: Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J. Hazard: If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recall involves Samsung 1000 watt over-the-range microwave ovens. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall: Affected production lots / Affected Serial Number Range (From serial number To serial number) All SMH9151x produced from January through May 2009: / xxxxxxxS1xxxxxx to xxxxxxxS5xxxxxx Some products produced in June were also affected: SMH9151B / xxxxxxOS600001 to xxxxxxOS600100 and xxxxxxTS600001 to xxxxxxTS601100 SMH9151S / xxxxxxTS600001 to xxxxxxTS601386 SMH9151ST / xxxxxxTS600001 to xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151STE / xxxxxxTS600001 to xxxxxxTS600330 SMH9151W / xxxxxxOS600001 to xxxxxxOS600200 and xxxxxxTS600001 to xxxxxxTS602055 Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200. Manufactured in: Malaysia Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (888) 402-6974 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samsung.com/otrrecall To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10031.html

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Whirlpool recalls microwave-hood combination (Oct. 16, 2001)

NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs	Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: Whirlpool Hotline: (800) 785-8897 CPSC Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189 Whirlpool Contact: Christopher Wyse (616) 923-2727
October 16, 2001
Release # 02-018
CPSC, Whirlpool Announce Recall of Microwave-Hood Combinations WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 1.8 million microwave-hood combinations. These units can overheat and catch fire. Whirlpool has received seven reports of fires involving these microwave- hood combinations. These incidents have resulted in extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported. These are microwave oven and exhaust fan hood combination units that are installed above ranges. They were sold under the Whirlpool®, KitchenAid® and Kenmore® brand names. They have serial numbers that begin with XC. Open the door to locate the serial and model numbers. Department, electronics, home and appliance stores, as well as builder and remodelers, sold the microwave-hood combinations nationwide from January 1998 through September 2001 for between $249 and $749. Consumers with recalled microwave-hood combinations should immediately stop using them and disconnect the units by unplugging them. Consumers can call Whirlpool Corp. for a free repair. Consumers can contact Whirlpool at (800) 785-8897 anytime. Consumers also can visit Whirlpool's web site at www.whirlpool.com. Consumers should have the model and serial number of their unit available when they call or visit the web site. Whirlpool has developed a new "Consumer In-Home Service Repair Information" Pamphlet (pdf format). This pamphlet will provide consumers with detailed information concerning the cause of the fires and what the in-home repair will entail. Countertop microwaves are not included in this recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. For information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call the above numbers or visit the web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/103.html. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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